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Arts & EntertainmentJim Carrey nearly quit ‘Grinch’ and offered to return his $20 million paycheck. Then the founder of SEAL Team Six came to the rescue
By Nino Paoli and Fortune EditorsFebruary 6, 2026
SuccessAfter decades in the music industry, Pharrell Williams admits he never stops working: ‘If you do what you love everyday, you’ll get paid for free’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 3, 2026
SuccessIn 2026, many employers are ditching merit-based pay bumps in favor of ‘peanut butter raises’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 2, 2026
By Sydney LakeJanuary 28, 2026
SuccessMichelle Obama says friendships are as important as college degrees, job titles, and salary: ‘You’ve got to be really smart and selective about who you let in’
By Emma BurleighJanuary 23, 2026
SuccessTruck driving is among the best jobs to have right now, Indeed says—it pays $160,000, with no degree required
By Emma BurleighJanuary 20, 2026
SuccessThe wealthy kids of property-rich U.K. parents get the highest-paying jobs, especially sons—and new research has revealed why
By Emma BurleighJanuary 15, 2026
EconomyDesperate job seekers are abandoning the idea of a ‘dream job’—but an economist warns bosses about what could happen next
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 15, 2026
SuccessDespite his $2.6 billion net worth, MrBeast says he’s having to borrow cash and doesn’t even have enough money in his bank account to buy McDonald’s
By Emma BurleighJanuary 13, 2026
SuccessWalmart’s CEO Doug McMillon out-earns the average American’s salary in less than 20 hours—during a typical 30-minute commute, he’s already made $1,563
By Emma BurleighJanuary 9, 2026
SuccessWarren Buffett left his Berkshire Hathaway job with a parting lesson for young Gen Z workers: ‘Be very careful who you work with’
By Emma BurleighJanuary 6, 2026
SuccessMeet Greg Abel, the new boss of Berkshire Hathaway—Warren Buffett’s successor started out by selling empty soda bottles for 5 cents and now he’s a billionaire CEO
By Emma BurleighJanuary 5, 2026
EconomyAmerican Airlines pilot’s pay stub shows surprisingly ‘elite money,’ with $458,000 in year-to-date compensation
By Ashley LutzDecember 30, 2025
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